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The Boston College Difference

Students choose Boston College because they want to seize opportunities and shape a college experience that will have meaning. Our academic approach combines intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual development. We challenge you to become a lifelong learner dedicated to the common good.

In Focus

Our leading faculty and scholars are dedicated to finding solutions to the world's most complex problems.

Start @ Shea

Companies launched by Boston College students or alumni in the past decade have garnered more than $100 million in venture backing.

Ever to Excel Awards

Each year, the Office of Student Involvement presents awards to outstanding members of the Boston College community. Student awards recognize the individual's contribution to their co-curricular life at the University, their growth in leadership roles, and their creative involvement in campus life.

Jeffrey S. Keith Award

Stephanie Makowski '17

"I never imaged something like this would ever happen to me, but when it did the outpouring of love made me see it in such a special way."

Each year a student is honored who faced a physical or other significant challenge in his or her life while continuing to excel in academic and co-curricular activities. Stephanie lost her father to cancer, but continued to lead Kairos, participate in the Appalachia Volunteers program, and has been involved with many programs through the nursing school.

Alfred Feliciano and Valerie Lewis Award

Anthony Docanto '19

"When I look back I' ve always had mentors, people who guided me, so I always knew I wanted to do the same thing and pave the path for people who come behind me."

Each year, the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center honors a student who made extraordinary contributions to further the ideals of the AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) acronym, and who provided leadership to help the Boston College community actualize the AHANA concept.

Reverend John R. Trzaska, S.J. Award

"I get to be part of educating the whole person, and that has always been my mission in life: how to help students become better versions of themselves and bring more light to the world, in whatever way is best for them."

Each year a faculty member is honored who expanded the horizons, skills, and value systems of Boston College students by providing support and guidance outside of the classroom.

St. Ignatius Award for Faith in Action

Sarah Hansman '18

"I have found my niche. There is something really special about being able to take people from BC, the BC culture, and place it in an isolated space where the only thing to do is reflect, have conversations and hear peoples' stories."

Each year a student is honored who exemplifies the imperative to "Seek God in All Things," and demonstrates love for God by serving his or her neighbor and inspiring others within the co-curricular environment to do the same.

Robert A. Sherwood Award

Isaac Holterman '17

"Having a place to talk about the intersection of being gay and being a Catholic, being biracial - formation spaces have played a role in giving me a space where I could be honest with myself."

Each year the Office of the Dean of Students honors a student who demonstrates a commitment and contribution to community and civic engagement through excellence in his or her leadership and service to the Boston College community and beyond.

Joycestick: The Gamification of 'Ulysses'

“We look at VR as the ultimate empathy machine, in that we don’t simply want to excite the readers – the viewers – but to move them to engage them with the emotions and events in the book.”